Maruti Suzuki Ertiga LDI SHVS Reviews

Ertiga Family Car

Reviewed By: Vishal Singh on 10 August 2016

I had visited the show room to check out the latest version of the Ertiga and took test drive of the diesel version. There is refinement of engine and performance compared to earlier version. The new feature of gear change indicator, torque assist, idle start stop, it gives a pleasant experience ... Read More »

Its super fun!

Reviewed By: Kanika Malhotra on 05 January 2016

I recently purchased a brand new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and I can say that it is the best and amazing car I’ve ever driven. The fuel consumed by this car is highly competitive. It has a powerful engine and mileage on city roads and 19.49 KMPL on highways. Along with the powerful engine the exterio... Read More »

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga LDI SHVS Expert Review

Maruti Suzuki India’s diesel range begins with LDi SHVS variant which is akin to its petrol sibling but gets an additional gear shift indicator absent in the latter. Positioned at the entry level, LDi SHVS lacks various features such as anti-lock-braking system, electronic brakeforce distribution and co-passenger airbag which are available on rest of the line-up. Exteriors miss out on features like chrome grille in front, body coloured handles, alloy wheels and power adjustable/foldable outside rear view mirrors. Interiors get same lay-out but bereft of rear AC vents, climate control, engine start-stop button and rear view camera. Besides, the SHVS diesel variant comes with additional technology like idle start stop, torque assist, brake energy regeneration and gear shift indicator.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga LDI SHVS Exterior

On the outside, chrome work is missing from the radiator grille in front, rear and fog lamp housing. Body coloured bumper in front have been tweaked featuring small air dam, rear bumper is also painted in body colour but it has been kept unchanged. Alloy wheels are not offered on this trim, even the outside rear view mirrors lack power folding and power adjustable functions.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga LDI SHVS Interior

Cabin comes with 60:40 split seat affixed in the second row with slid function. A power adjustable steering with tilt function is equipped inside for the assistance of driver. Gear shift indicators are employed inside which are absent across petrol powered range. Power windows are available in front only missing out at rear. A manual air conditioner is fitted inside, but the climate control is missing. This variant is deprived of an audio system and other features like CD player, USB port, Aux-In and even the Bluetooth connectivity.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga LDI SHVS Engine & Transmission

Powering the vehicle is Fiat’s tried and tested 1.3 litre DDiS diesel powertrain with SHVS technology which makes it frugal in nature. As for the power and torque figures, the tweaked engine now produces maximum power of 89 Bhp at 4000 RPM and peak torque of 400 Nm at1750 RPM. The engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga LDI SHVS Mileage

Due to the inclusion of SHVS hybrid technology in the engine, it has become more efficient and promises increased fuel economy. The claimed fuel economy for diesel SHVS engine is 24.52 kmpl yielding 18 per cent more than the previous model.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga LDI SHVS Braking and Safety

Braking system is simpler as compared to the other variants, vital braking features like anti-lock-braking system and electronic brakeforce distribution have not been included, but ventilated disc brakes are fitted in front and drum brakes are fixed at rear. Airbag is housed for the driver only while the co-passenger is left out. Besides, the variant employs safety fitments like seat belt reminder but seat belt pre-tensioners with force limiters are missing.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga LDI SHVS Performance and Handling

Performance and handling have not been affected much due to the SHVS technology bestowed on the engine, although the engine is much quieter now all thanks to the improved NVH levels which vouches for a calmer cabin. Highways are a better place for the vehicle to be driven than city conditions.